Aaron Paul’s five favourite ‘Breaking Bad’ scenes: “I think it’s pretty obvious”
Not a “Bitch!” in the bunch.
Author: Michael Gordon Archives: 08/2025
The two performances Gene Hackman knew were terrible: “I can’t say I was any good”
Hackman didn’t think much of these early efforts.
What was the first movie soundtrack released as a record?
This beloved classic was the first of its kind.
The “stupefying dimwitted” movie Roger Ebert hated with a passion: “Such crap”
Ebert probably felt like he was getting dumber every second he spent watching this movie.
What was the first streaming service for movies?
Netflix might have perfected streaming, but it wasn’t the first outfit on the scene.
Ron Howard names his career’s most unappreciated movie: “It never got a foothold”
This one played great in major cities, but died everywhere else.
Tom Hanks’ favourite Elvis song arrived late in life: “What the heck is that song?”
Better late than never!
The actor John Wayne thought would succeed him: “He’s taking over”
Wayne was sure this guy was next in line for the throne.
The $466m role Brad Pitt and Will Smith turned down: “As it turns out, they’re geniuses”
Both of them failed to see how special this project truly was.
Natalie Portman on acting inspiration: “You can’t possibly measure up to Audrey Hepburn”
It hasn’t stopped the comparisons being drawn.
The movie that sent Steve McQueen into Hollywood exile: “I won’t read a script for under $50,000”
After this movie, McQueen was out.
Why Kevin Bacon refuses to eat bacon: “I can’t do that my whole life”
Bacon doesn’t eat bacon, and he has a good reason for it.